Several of our yacht buyers bought catamarans to use in a crewed charter business, Sail Allende. Establishing and running your own crewed yacht charter business is one of the most cost-effective ways to own a big luxury catamaran. Since the boat is operated as a business, you, as the owner, can use available tax advantages as well as charter income to significantly offset the cost of yacht ownership. This makes it a very attractive proposition for couples who love sailing and adventure and are ready for a lifestyle change.
Kristiann and Graham, a couple from Texas, came to us with their dream of buying a catamaran. Their ultimate goal was to buy a catamaran and place it in a crewed charter program with them as owner operators. They had already done their research, but engaged us to help facilitate the purchase of their catamaran from Fountaine Pajot in France. They also wanted help navigating the catamaran buying process. To ensure their path to success, we also guided them through the process of setting up their crewed charter business in the Caribbean.
Read more about the Grahams’ charter yacht ownership dream and their transformation to full-time liveaboard sailors.
